The PetSafe Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Collar is highly effective in reducing barking but has some usability issues.
Microphone sensitivity causing false sprays
Prevention: Cover the microphone if necessary.
The collar effectively stops barking within a few sprays.
The spray is gentle and most dogs find it unpleasant without being harmful.
The collar fits well on a variety of dog sizes.
The collar is straightforward to set up and use.
Dogs seemed comfortable wearing the collar for extended periods.
Some users found the packaging difficult to open.
Tip: Use scissors or other tools to open.
The microphone is too sensitive and spray dogs for non-barking noises.
Smart dogs may figure out when the collar is off and bark without consequence.
The collar can only be used for 12 hours out of 24.
Factors: Usage frequency, Environment, Care
Most dogs stop barking after 2-3 sprays.
Yes, it is effective for small dogs.
No, it can only be used for 12 hours out of every 24 hours.
"We have a very noisey blue Heeler that barks at the air when she goes outside. This works amazing. One bark and she is done. Now I just put the collar on her without turning it on and she is quite."
"I love Chewey, their food and their service. However, the collar from China, is so-so; not nearly as good as the one I got a couple of years ago. The horrible review is because it took me about 15 minutes with scissors and knife to get into the packaging. It is quite amazing that I didn't stab mysel..."
If you have a persistent barker and are willing to deal with occasional usability issues, this collar is a solid choice. The effectiveness outweighs the minor drawbacks.
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